Asia Pacific

Floods kill 60 people, 44,000 left homeless in North Korea

North Korea flood death toll rises to 133, several still missing

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says mass-mobilisation 200-day labour campaign has been redirected to assist the flood victims.

Sep 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China says to hold drills with Russia in South China Sea

China, Russia start joint naval drills in South China Sea

China says the drills are aimed at strengthening cooperation and not targeted to any other country.

Sep 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore "haze" crisis improves, returns to moderate range

Singapore: NEA forecasts slighty hazy conditions in next few days

Authorities say 28 hotspots were detected on Sunday mainly in southern Sumatra but visible smoke plume was observed.

Sep 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan protests again after Chinese ships sail into waters near disputed isles

Japan expresses concern over Chinese ships near disputed islands

Japan, South Korea and the United States asks China to persuade Pyongyang to comply with UN sanction resolutions.

Sep 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China passes new rules to prosecute trespassers in its territorial waters

China, Russia to hold joint naval drill in South China Sea

Authorities say both the nations will carry out defence, rescue and anti-submarine operations, as well as "island seizing" and other activities.

Sep 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Four abducted Sarawakians freed by by Abu Sayyaf

Filipino militants kidnap three fishermen in Sabah waters

Authorities identify the three fishermen as Flipino Bajaus, who are believed to be among a crew of 11 on the boat.

Sep 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: Duterte says nation can survive without mining companies

Philippines: President Duterte says 'not a fan' of US, vows to create own course

Duterte announces that Beijing had promised to help in building drug rehabilitation centres for the treatment of Filipino crystal meth users.

Sep 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China willing to strengthen military ties with Myanmar through mutual cooperation

Mynamar leader Aung San Suu Kyi thanks China for its initiative in the peace process of Myanmar.

Sep 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Prime Minister Lee, President Tan lead cheers for Rio Paralympic gold-medallist Yip Pin Xiu

President Tan, Prime Minister Lee congratulate Rio Paralympic gold-medallist Yip Pin Xiu

The Singaporean leaders took to social media to congratulate Yip Pin Xi for winning gold medal in Paralympic Games

Sep 10, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Philippines: Abu Sayyaf militants along with hostages are on the run in Jolo island

Authorities say the five Malaysian captives were kidnapped from a tugboat near Dent Haven in Lahad Datu on July 18.

Sep 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China to hold military drills amid South China Sea tensions

Singapore, China to hold joint naval drill as first bilateral event

The RSS Steadfast along with the People's Liberation Army (Navy) Jiangkai II-class frigate CNS Jingzhou will hold a half-day drill.

Sep 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korea conducts fifth and largest nuclear test

North Korea conducts fifth and most powerful nuclear test

North Korea conducted its fifth nuclear test on Friday, setting off a blast that was more powerful than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima.

Sep 9, 2016

By Reuters

Mary Jane excluded from the execution list

Indonesia drug chief praises Duterte, calls for Philippine-style crackdown

Indonesia is known to have some of the toughest drug laws in the world.

Sep 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: President Duterte willing to face probe into drug killings

Philippines President Duterte warns Abu Sayyaf: I will eat you alive, literally

President Rodrigo Duterte says lawless elements like terrorists were already "beyond redemption."

Sep 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: Ancient gold plates unearthed in Boyolali

The box, resembling a jewellery casket, was found from a pile of rocks that was dug up as part of construction activities of a water aquifer project.

Sep 8, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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